Plan to Reorder Managua

Through an agreement between the mayor of Managua and the International Cooperation Agency of Japan, a plan will be developed for territorial reorganization, public transport and drainage for the city.

Friday, July 3, 2015

Authorities at the Mayoral office in Managua said the document including the conditions of the project would be ready in 18 months. The plan intends to meet the economic, social and environmental needs of the Nicaraguan capital, by improving the current conditions in the city.

Fidel Moreno, secretary of the mayoral office in Managua told Laprensa.com.ni "... that in 18 months the process of final formulation of the plan will be complete' and we will have a document containing consensus of the people of Managua and its authorities'."

He also detailed "..." it's a starting point that allows us to improve conditions. Conditions will also be improved for foreign investment as well. "

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